UC San Diego earns NASA grant for eVTOL design tool development
Three-year project to develop open-source simulation and optimization tools to enable companies to rapidly design eVTOL vehicle concepts.
Read MorePAL-V and EASA finalize first flying car certification
After 10 years of testing, the Dutch company completes full certification basis with EU’s aviation regulator and opens path to commercialization.
Read MoreThermHex reports a €1 million capital increase
The business growth follows new investments to further optimize and expand ThermHex’s digitalization of its honeycomb core production processes.
Read MoreNew Magna facility to build battery enclosures with composite configuration option
The new 345,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in St. Clair, Michigan, is to build battery enclosures for the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, with multiple assembly options for customers.
Read MorePeople in Composites: February 2021
Teijin Ltd., CSP, EconCore, Metyx, Zetec, Workhorse and more announce new hires in the composites industry.
Read MoreCollins Aerospace awarded $64 million contract for composite warship sonar domes
Traditional rubber domes on U.S. and Allied Navy frigrates to be replaced with composite keel domes for improved structural and acoustic performance.
Read MoreCreative Pultrusions forms Creative Composites Group for enhanced FRP solution offerings
CCG is the umbrella entity for the U.S.-based composite companies that are now part of Hill and Smith, with the dedication to provide flexible engineered composite system capabilities for major infrastructure markets.
Read MoreTPS ships Gruenberg vertical conveyor oven, meets specific customer needs
Stainless steel internal chamber, operating temperature of 270ºF and an installed high-volume, 6135 CFM horizontal airflow system.
Read MoreGKN Aerospace to begin full-rate composite V-tail production for GA-ASI aircraft
New contract with GA-ASI to support RAF Protector/MQ-9B aircraft production at GKN’s Cowes, U.K., builds on 10-year company relationship.
Read MoreTech Table: Curing Ovens
A table of composite curing ovens composed of data provided by suppliers.
Read MoreAltair Enlighten Award opens for submissions
Ninth annual international award showcases innovation in automotive lightweighting and sustainability. Entries due by May 31, 2021.
Read MoreNCC proposes natural fiber use for SME subterranean transport network
Under an NCC SME Boost program, research indicates composite reinforcements will reduce material, manufacturing costs and prove more sustainable for innovative SME project.
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